How to pronounce illustrated
Say it like IL-uh-stray-tud. Illustrated has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (IL).
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- IL
- uh
- stray
- tud
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Illustrated pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ILSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- strayGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- tudKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of illustrated
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: IL-uh-stray-tid.
What does illustrated mean?
- simple past and past participle of illustrate How to pronounce illustrate
- Containing illustrations.
Questions about saying illustrated
How do you pronounce illustrated?
Say IL-uh-stray-tud. The American pronunciation is /ˈɪləˌstreɪtəd/. In British English it is /ˈɪləˌstreɪtɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in illustrated?
Illustrated has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (IL). Broken into parts: IL · uh · stray · tud.
Is illustrated pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˈɪləˌstreɪtɪd/ (IL-uh-stray-tid).